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On Hitched.co.uk since 2024

Last update: November 2024

Welcome to Pingu Bar!

We’re a small, family-run business in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, with a one-of-a-kind mobile bar that we built ourselves during lockdown. Our bar is made entirely from reclaimed wood (eco-friendly and full of character!) and is available to hire for all kinds of events – from weddings to private parties, public fairs, and more.

The Pingu Bar Team – Jenny (me), Cliff (husband), Phillip (dad), Nadia (social and creative queen), and the three boys (my offspring) – all pitched in to transform an old trailer into a bespoke bar. What started as a lockdown project has grown into something we’re so proud of, and we love sharing it with our customers.

With its warm, rustic charm and vintage touches, Pingu Bar fits beautifully into events with a classic or nostalgic vibe. Our reclaimed wood bar and thoughtful design make us the perfect addition to vintage fairs, aesthetic weddings, and retro-inspired celebrations. If you’re planning an event with a timeless, romantic feel, Pingu Bar will blend right in and bring an extra layer of charm to your day.

The best thing about Pingu Bar? It’s completely tailored to you. Whether you want a dry bar (you provide the drinks and staff), a fully stocked and staffed service, or something in between, we’ve got you covered. We even do cash/card bars at events, so really, the sky’s the limit!

As a small, family-run business, we genuinely care about every single customer and work hard to make your experience unforgettable. Your event means as much to us as it does to you, and we’re here to listen, adapt, and make sure everything is just how you want it. Seeing our customers happy and stress-free is what drives us, and we’ll go the extra mile to make your day perfect.

We’re also very selective about the people we bring on board to work our events. As a small company, we handpick our staff to ensure they share our values of professionalism, friendliness, and attention to detail. Every team member is passionate about what we do and is committed to creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for you and your guests. When you choose Pingu Bar, you can trust that you’re in great hands!

Weddings are our jam, but we also love being part of private celebrations, public events, wedding fairs – you name it. We’ll work closely with you to make sure everything fits your vibe, your budget, and your vision, so all you have to do is sit back and enjoy your big day.

With women steering the wheel (because let’s face it, we just get things done!), we’re all about those little details and we guarantee a smooth, stress-free experience from start to finish.

If you haven’t yet, check out our socials for a peek at what we do. Nadia, our fab social media guru, keeps things fun, bright, and full of personality – just like us! (@pingu_bar)

So, if you’re looking for a mobile bar that’s professional, personal, and full of heart, Pingu Bar is here for you. Get in touch – we can’t wait to be part of your event!

  • Woman-owned

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Services:

Bar staff
Equipment hire
Signature cocktail

Type:

Cash and card bar
Drink truck
Dry hire bar
Open bar
Tabbed bar

Served in

Berkshire and Oxfordshire

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Midnight C. Sent on 20/11/2024
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We love PINGU Bar!

They are so accommodating, so easy to talk to and were very fast at getting back to us. We toured Wuthering Heights around the country and Henley was our last stop with 2 shows on the Sunday and a PINGU Bar were happy to stay for the gap in-between. Jenny was incredibly friendly and even gave the cast a free drink after the last show! That’s a perfect way to get into actors good books! Thank you PINGU Bar we’d love to work with you again!
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Fred B. Sent on 11/10/2024
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50th wedding anniversary

WOW ! This is what service is all about, from start to finish Jenny and Cliff couldn't have been more helpful. The bar arrived exactly when they said it would ( and they patiently waited why somebody found the key for the Halls car park barrier so they could get Pingu onto the site). They arranged for a barrel of really amazing beer and the chiller unit for same. We had live music in the Hall but i needn't have bothered as the star of the party was PINGU and it has been a talking point ever since. Any party from now on this will be the first thing we order. Thank you both so much for making our 50th wedding party so special.
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Charlotte E. Sent on 11/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect addition to our event!!

We hired Pingu bar in the summer of 2023 for our wedding and I am so glad we did! We had a marquee wedding so needed to source a bar ourselves, I knew I wanted something that visually went with the overall wedding look so when I came across Pingu Bar I was delighted!

Jenny was brilliant and easy to communicate with, making sure that all our needs were met. She listened and understood the wedding vibe we were going for and I loved that we were able to personalise the bar and serve all our favourite drinks.

On the day their team on the day were professional and fun and nothing was too much to ask.

I would definitely book again for another event and have recommended to many local friends and family.
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Celeste M. Sent on 30/10/2024
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Absolutely indispensable to our wedding - an incredible team!

We took on Jenny and her team initially as we needed a bar. However, they soon expanded into providing our entire team of staff, both behind the bar, and out and about too. Jenny was so helpful, responsible, and flexible to our needs. She understood exactly what we meant - even we didn't quite know ourselves! The bar looked fantastic on the day, and the guests commented on how incredibly hard-working and polite the staff were. Her team barely needed instruction, and they worked seamlessly with our other suppliers. We truly couldn't have done without them at our wedding and couldn't recommend them more!
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Bagin U. Sent on 18/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST mobile bar

The bar is AMAZING.

We used the Pingu bar for our wedding ‘day 2’ and Jenny and Cliff and all the Pingu staff made the day so special. The set up couldn’t have been more straight forward, from sourcing the drinks and lovely bar staff, to parking it in the right spot (not an easy job), nothing was too much trouble and Jenny’s communication throughout made it even easier. Plus they beautifully decorated the bar to our taste. Their service was faultless.
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